Shirttail: meaning, definitions and examples
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shirttail
[ ˈʃɜrtteɪl ]
clothing part
The term 'shirttail' refers to the lower part of a shirt that hangs below the waistline. It is typically found at the hem of the shirt and can vary in length and style. Shirttails can be tucked into pants or left out as part of casual wear. In some contexts, it can also refer to a piece of fabric similar to a shirt's hem used in other garments or in sewing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He wore his shirttail untucked for a relaxed look.
- The shirttail of her blouse peeked out from under the jacket.
- She adjusted the shirttail to make sure it was straight.
Translations
Translations of the word "shirttail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cauda da camisa
🇮🇳 शर्ट का किनारा
🇩🇪 Shirtunterkante
🇮🇩 ekor kemeja
🇺🇦 нижня частина сорочки
🇵🇱 ogon koszuli
🇯🇵 シャツの裾
🇫🇷 bas de chemise
🇪🇸 parte inferior de la camisa
🇹🇷 gömlek ucu
🇰🇷 셔츠의 끝자락
🇸🇦 ذيل القميص
🇨🇿 spodní část košile
🇸🇰 spodná časť košele
🇨🇳 衬衫下摆
🇸🇮 spodnji del srajce
🇮🇸 sneiðin á skyrtunni
🇰🇿 көйлектің төменгі бөлігі
🇬🇪 შარვლის ქვედა ნაწილი
🇦🇿 köynəyin alt hissəsi
🇲🇽 parte inferior de la camisa
Etymology
The word 'shirttail' combines 'shirt' and 'tail,' where 'shirt' comes from the Old English 'scyrte,' a brief garment worn next to the skin, which dates back to the 14th century. 'Tail' comes from the Old French 'taile' which indicates a part that hangs down or is appended to something. The use of 'shirttail' to describe the hem of a shirt likely became common as shirts evolved from basic undergarments to fashionable outerwear, especially in the 19th century when sewing techniques improved. The popularity of wearing clothes with longer, decorative hems has contributed to the continued use and relevance of the term in modern fashion.